PCB's in Fish Oil Capsules? - M5POST

TiAg335i · 05-19-2010, 12:14 PM

Anyone hear anything about this? Some fish oil capsules have been found to be contiminated with PCB, a chemical known to cause cancer. Chemical companies have been polluting certain bodies of water with this nasty chemical and in turn the fish absorb it into their bodies - hence the presence of the chemical in the fish oil.

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14501591

It's pretty disturbing. The ones I am taking are GNC 3x strength fish oil enteric capsules. I have since stopped taking them because I am worried about possible PCB contamination. I'm not here to make anyone paranoid but PCB's are a pretty serious toxin.

Bobby_Light · 05-19-2010, 01:26 PM

That's why it's so vital to get your fish oils from a respected manufacturer. Poliquin and Pharmax are two of the best in my opinion.

Toxins are becoming more and more a concern. More toxins, less nutritious food. Bad news.

TiAg335i · 05-19-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Light

That's why it's so vital to get your fish oils from a respected manufacturer. Poliquin and Pharmax are two of the best in my opinion.

Toxins are becoming more and more a concern. More toxins, less nutritious food. Bad news.

Do you know if GNC is any good?

TK-421 · 05-19-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Do you know if GNC is any good?

You can never really know for sure since the FDA doesn't regulate stuff like this. But then again, GNC is a trusted and very large brand and I doubt they would put a product on their shelves with their name on it that was heavily contaminated. Still, I'd go with the brands recommended by Bobby_Light. I go with Optimum Nutrition because I got it in a package deal from *******

Krozi · 05-19-2010, 07:58 PM

Standard Process makes the best supplements...

eleven11 · 05-19-2010, 10:18 PM

True Protein is my trusted brand, fwiw.

gonzo · 05-20-2010, 07:34 AM

Pharmax here. I also got the micro encapsulated multi packs. Much better ingredients and the, supposed, highest absorption rate.

Couch · 05-20-2010, 10:16 AM

I use Natures Bounty, which isn't mentioned in that article at all. I wonder if it's on the list.

I would recommend Source Natural's as another quality brand.

Bobby_Light · 05-20-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Do you know if GNC is any good?

I don't consider them a top tier supplement manufacturer so use at your own risk.

325isprt · 05-20-2010, 05:37 PM

Ive always liked carlson labs fish oils.

vetofunk · 05-26-2010, 06:31 PM

I take Udo's 3,6,9 blend...it's plant based and buying the liquid gets you much more than the pills - http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/Fl...nd-8.5-oz.html

Zephyr15 · 05-27-2010, 12:42 PM

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I take Udo's 3,6,9 blend...it's plant based and buying the liquid gets you much more than the pills - http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/Fl...nd-8.5-oz.html

I also take a 3,6,9 blend but in capsule form and have never seen a liquid. How much in a "serving," tablespoon or two? Taste?

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Bobby_Light Major Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,353 iTrader: (14)	That's why it's so vital to get your fish oils from a respected manufacturer. Poliquin and Pharmax are two of the best in my opinion. Toxins are becoming more and more a concern. More toxins, less nutritious food. Bad news.

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Couch Colonel Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 2,904 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I use Natures Bounty, which isn't mentioned in that article at all. I wonder if it's on the list. I would recommend Source Natural's as another quality brand.

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325isprt New Member Drives: 06 325i sport pkg Join Date: May 2010 Location: somewhere Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Ive always liked carlson labs fish oils.

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vetofunk New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	I take Udo's 3,6,9 blend...it's plant based and buying the liquid gets you much more than the pills - http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/Fl...nd-8.5-oz.html